IT Manager

Are you an experienced IT professional looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in primary care? Bourne Health Partnership is seeking a proactive and forward-thinking IT Manager to lead and develop our IT services across a growing network of GP practices.

In this key leadership role, you will ensure our IT infrastructure is secure, reliable and fit for the future, supporting clinical and operational teams to deliver outstanding patient care. From managing systems, cybersecurity and digital transformation projects to providing expert technical leadership and driving continuous improvement, you'll play a vital role in shaping how technology supports our organisation.

At Bourne Health Partnership, you'll join a collaborative, supportive and ambitious team that values innovation, invests in its people and encourages new ideas. We are committed to creating an environment where you can develop professionally while making a meaningful impact on both colleagues and patients.

If you're passionate about technology, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to help shape the future of healthcare through digital innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

The IT Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining the organization's information technology systems and infrastructure. This role ensures the security, reliability, and efficiency of IT operations while supporting business objectives through technology solutions

Bourne Health is one of London'smost ambitious and fast-growing NHS primary care organisations. Operating 12 GPsurgeries across Croydon, Walthamstow, and Surrey, we care for over 85,000patients and employ more than 250 staff. We are the largest provider of NHSprimary care in South West London and a Wave 1 anchor organisation in the NHSNeighbourhood Health Programme

• Manage the organization's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, cloud services, and end-user devices.
• Oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, and upgrades of hardware and software.
• Ensure network availability, system performance, and data security.
• Develop and implement IT policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage cybersecurity measures, including firewalls, antivirus, backups, and disaster recovery plans.
• Lead IT support operations and ensure timely resolution of technical issues.
• Manage IT budgets, vendor relationships, software licensing, and procurement.
• Supervise and mentor IT staff, assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
• Plan and execute IT projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company security standards.
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to optimize efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance to management and support strategic business initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Experience with Microsoft 365, virtualization technologies, backup solutions, and IT service management.
• Strong knowledge of networking, servers, cloud computing, cybersecurity, databases, and operating systems.
• Experience of working in primary care

• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.